Oakville man arrested in connection with death threats

A 34-year-old Oakville man is facing multiple charges after an argument at a Mac’s Convenience Store, 511 Maple Grove Dr., ended with one man threatening to pull a gun on the other, Tuesday evening.

At around 8:30 p.m. a 36-year-old Oakville man was waiting in line at the convenience store when the man ahead of him began arguing with the cashier.

When the individual finally left, the victim shook his head in frustration prompting the suspect to begin yelling at him.

The situation escalated when the victim left the store to find the suspect waiting for him outside.

Police said a heated exchange ended with the suspect allegedly threatening to shoot the victim at which point he grabbed an object in his waistband.

The victim said he advanced on the suspect and yelled that the man had a gun and for those nearby to call police.

The victim then pursued the individual as he fled the area.

Halton police made an arrest a short time later when residents called 911 after a man began banging on the backdoor of a home on Constance Drive asking those inside to call him a taxi.

Jermaine St. Louis, 34, of Oakville has been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, assault with a weapon, possession of under 30 grams of marijuana and two counts of failing to comply with probation.

No firearm was recovered despite the area being swept with a canine unit and it is unclear if the man actually had one.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2216 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).